Eurovision 1971 - Germany

[97mdl]

baeutiful song!

[no1polska]

JEBAĆ WAS KURWY !

[voxa1995]

замечательная музыка)

[Valtteri2]

Marvellous Katja, all three of her songs are my favorites and I really wish she would have won the contest, but 3 top 3 placings is a really good result =)

[irjajit]

I never really payed any attention to this song...until I was the lyrics. My 2nd favorite of her songs after her previous attempt in 1970.

[atlanticclaire33]

Guter Text nur die Welt ist kein Stern sondern ein Planet.

[MrSchalkoholic]

@atlanticclaire33 Erbsenzähler!!!

[skywonderettes]

toll Katja, aber ich versteh bis heute nicht warum 1971 nicht Spanien (Karina  "En un Mundo Nuevo) sondern Monaco gewonnen hat.

[PaniertesSchnitzel]

großartig

[juancar988]

Una de las mejores canciones de Dublin 71 sin duda.

Merecio ganar o un segundo puesto. Junto con España eran favoritas en todas las quinielas de aquel año.

[TromboTi]

Funny xD IThe piano thing in the beginning sounds like the intro of "Gabriellas Sång" from the swedish movie "Så som i Himmelen" ;-P

[yorkshiretraction]

This is such a catchy song and almost 40 years on it remains a hit on the global eurovision radio station. I wonder if there was ever and English version?

[noreiro]

1:16 ". . Wo noch gestern Kinder waren, bedeckt heut Öl den Strand"

in english:

Where kids have been yesterday, today the beach is covered with oil!

. . .

- no other comment -

[ibizamaria]

@noreiro der beste Kommentar, den ich hier gelesen habe.

Super!!! Danke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LG Anja

[fenantre]

i'm spanish, but my heart is half parted, Karina and Katja are fantastic!

[RebelVoDKa]

That little burst of music at the very beginning gives me the creeps. It's like something from a cremation.

[RebelVoDKa]

Brilliant song. Of course, it should be noted that this was the WEST German entry. The East German one was "My Trabi Never Breaks Down" by Dean Reed.

[kleinnora]

wow, she had great hair!!

[1001kenzo]

This is a wonderful song. Katja Ebstein is a great artist. She is one of my favorite singers in the eurovision contests...... Best regard from Norway.

[jvllacer]

Mónaco no fue la mejor, Alemania o España deberían haber ganado.

[MrMelcior]

those were the days whwn Eurovision was singers singin' and musicians playin'. Not the shit singers of now, only dancing and yelling like cheetas

[cheriesc]

Without doubt Katja deserved victory, Severine second and Karina third.

[WARDMAN3]

I put this a very close second behind Sweden's "Vita Vidder".

[philipposathina]

wie ein susses gedaechtnis aus mein esten kinderheit...!

thanks for bringing it in front of me again after so many years...

[PavelShvalov]

For me. the best of 3 Katja's songs at eurovision. In 1971 she, not Severine, deserved victory.

[sebyoifys]

for me spain premiere monaco 2 gemany keep it where it is

[Umbeakos]

Fand diesen Auftritt zwar nicht schlecht, allerdings würde ich ihn auf Platz 3 ihrer 3 Beiträge setzen. Platz 1 ist definitiv Theater und 2. Wunder gibt es immer wieder. Sie sollte nochmal antreten, mal schauen ob sie diesmal endlich mal wieder was Gutes für Deutschland rausschlagen kann.

[Menzimuckeli]

Also ich bin ja voellig ueberrascht: ein wahrer Lichtblick in der Schlagerwelt der 70er Jahre; war mir nicht bewusst, dass es damals - und das sogar noch vor der Oelkrise 1973!, solche Lieder mit anspruchsvollen Inhalten gab - ist wohl auch eine Ausnahme geblieben, oder?

[Jomei2810]

@Menzimuckeli

Es gab noch Su Kramer mit "Wie das Wasser so fliesst die Zeit" und "Was habt ihr nur aus der Welt gemacht" oder Juliane Werding sang "Der Computer macht alles" " Der letzte Kranich vom Angerburger Moor" und "Bangla Desh"

[NickEmpel]

In 71 Germany, Monaco and Spain were the strongest BY FAR. Personally, Germany is my favourite. Monaco second and Spain third.

Never saw a top three so close.

[Pedder62]

Eine begnadete Stimme und eine Text der zum Nachdenken anregt, dazu noch eine flotte Melodie- mehr geht nicht!

[Furienna]

This is my favorite among Katja's three entries.

[sosabes]

Hi this is Slovenia calling. Here are my results 4 points go to Germany (7 place).

[setheurovision94]

Katja Ebstein is one of the undisputed Eurovision divas. Three songs, all great, each in their own field, all sung to the max by her.

[ESCsince1968]

Diese Welt has almost surpassed Un Banc Un Abre Une Rue as my fav of 71, both in the pantheon of all time ESC greats. Oh! If only we could see the likes of this again! BTW I didnt tick you off for your earlier opinions of Bulgaria 09 but rather commented on the ferocity of said opinions

[redbaron863]

Sie hätte es verdient gehabt, schade...

[ESCsince1968]

Mr. TasosK3, I feel compelled to demand you to defend the charge of even "relative" weakness of this song, for I see it not anywhere.

[tasosk3]

Mr. ESCsince1968: It's all a matter of subjective opinion, isn't it? In no way do I mean that this is a weak song per se. Far be it from me to even imply such a thing! (Gosh, I love speaking in such a "gentleman-ly" manner, lol!) I was just saying that I personally prefer "Wunder Gibt..." and "Theater", without this taking anything away from the fabulousness of this particular number.

[ESCsince1968]

T. I knew you'd pick up very well on the language register. And yes everything is subjective & in my subjectivity I cant countenance any suggestion of weakness about this song. But I knew exactly what you meant - I've seen your many comments. For me Diese Welt is in the pantheon of ESC greats. Maybe if you'd used a different form of words to express the view (big grin). And judging from out YT poll DW stands the test of time.

[94ayd]

I have to agree with tasos on this one. From the three lovely Katja songs in ESC , this is my less favourite one.

[ESCsince1968]

Andrea, good to hear you comments. I think we all agree how good all 3 songs are and how well performed. I dont mind being in a minority. I just sooo love Wunder Gibt! BTW what do you think of Bulgaria ESC 09? It's kind of interesting. I need to hear it a few times to make up my mind. But IMO it's a vast improvement on last year.

[94ayd]

Well I think it's just a disaster! Everybody around me thinks so, too! Plus the results seem unreal. Not gonna explain why I think so right now, but maybe later on. Also in newspapers many of our best pop singers and musicians have said they're ashamed of being Bulgarian because of him. And many want him to give up his spot, so that Poli Genova or Mariana Popova can go to Moscow instead and humiliate us.

[atomik4568]

@tasosk3 Hi, Mr. ESCsince1968 and Mr TasosK3, youtube exchanges often make me cringe (or even weep)...but this one made me laugh out loud...thanks for making my day and reminding me that there are still some civilized people out there in the ether! Also, thanks for sharing the song!

[ESCsince1968]

@atomik4568 I wasnt aware that my exchanges with Tasos were being monitored or that they made anyone cringe (me wonders why?). But I accept with equanimity the 'civilised' compliment. And give praise as always to the lovely TasosK3 for sharing the moments ,like Katja performing not far from where I was born and raised, that without fail bring a smile and uplift.

[tagide22]

Great song!

[WARDMAN3]

This was a great song. It was my second favorite. I love Sweden's "Vita Vidder" the best from that year, but this is a VERY close 2nd. I don't speak a lick of German ( or Swedish for that matter) but the two songs have GREAT melodies and excellent orcehstration.

[ESCsince1968]

I agree absolutely with everthing you say. Back in 71 I put Sweden 1st & Germany 2nd, though now I would put Monaco in 1st spot - just about. The lyrics of Diese Welt are wonderful & so ahead of their time.

[dimitrissss]

The best of her 3 Eurovision entries

[cheriesc]

Wow, great voice and great body!!!

Katja you rock!!!

[finnr]

Great song, fantastic performance. Katja is absolutely stunning. Thx for the upload.

[juancar988]

GOOD

GOOD SONG

[Donnerwagen]

real POWER !

[Sev7nRuleZ]

böh die sieht da echt scheiße aus

[Sarah4567]

geil :o)

[setheurovision94]

Yeah, he certainly was. His account was terminated due to a 'terms of use' violation (these kinds of occurences have become frighteningly common here). I understand that it was because of his Melodifestivalen videos - his was not the only account with such videos that went the way of the dodo. What a waste, and for what? :S We're gonna miss you, Sims.

[ESCsince1968]

I look very fetching in pink hotpants & have the legs to rival Clodagh's. Even your hetero head would be turned!

[setheurovision94]

Thanks for that, tasos - just what we need after Sims111's demise. I think this is a great song as well, very well performed indeed. I understand the subtelty by which you mean the 'weakest' of her three entries but this is still probably my second favourite of hers after "Theater". Quite a concrete top-5 that year, wasn't it?

[tasosk3]

Yes, I had indeed Sims in mind when I uploaded these videos. Actually, my (quite ambitious) goal is to slowly work into building back his collection, at least those videos that were exclusive to him. Fingers crossed I can make it at least a significant part of the way. As for this one, you understand that when I say "weakest", it doesn't mean all that much, since all of her three entries are undisputed classics (I doubt if there's any other artist in ESC history with such an impressive run).

[tasosk3]

And I agree with you that it was a very strong top-5 in a very strong year. The only one I could say I don't agree on is the UK, which I still think is a very entertaining number (even if it's another song in the "Puppet on a String"/"Boom Bang A Bang" mould). It's just that I would prefer to see another of my favorites, like Portugal or the Netherlands, in its place. But, as I said, it's still a good song and I quite understand its appeal.

[ESCsince1968]

Clodagh Rogers is a neighbour to friends & relatives - from the same town. Jack In the Box is the first song I ever performed in public - at a school concert. It's quirky pop in the UK ESC style. Definitely top 5 calibre in 71. I love it still.

[tasosk3]

Is your school performance recorded in video or film? Because I'd definitely love to watch it! :-D

[ESCsince1968]

Jesus! It was in the summer of 1971 not long after the contest I dont think we even knew then what a video was nor would anyone have had cine-camaras. Besides, I would NEVER perform before a camara. LOL!

[MrEurocat]

@tasosk3 Well, well well..there's a surprise - "cultured Greek" dispels UK pop, throwaway entry as inferior. Well I hope those Elgin marbles get stuck in yer throat!

[ESCsince1968]

We 3; Tasos, you & I each differ on where we would rate Diese Welt in the Katja pantheon. I think this was her best in all respects: melody, performance and especially lyrics - a "green" anthem long before "green" became popular.And Katja is a queen of ESC.